XM or Serius

Hillbilly61
Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
edited May 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Anybody here who currently or has previously subscribed to either?

I just completed a 2750 mile east coast business road trip in a rental vehicle with Serius radio. It was checked out extensively during all of the hours of driving and I am now seriously thinking about getting either for my personal use/enjoyment.

Any comments, insights, etc would be greatly appreciated before committing.

Thanks!
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited May 2009
    I had XM and enjoyed it alot! I will probably get it again later on. I sold it with my car, so I no longer have it. As for the XM or Sirius question, well, I think it doesn't really matter. I could be wrong, but I believe the two companies are going to become one anyway.:D
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited May 2009
    Thanks, Rally!

    The two companies have already merged, so maybe I did not phrase my question correctly. A rephrased question to all:

    Would you buy the equipment and subscribe to the service? If so, why? If not, why not?
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited May 2009
    I say yes, if nothing else, for the convenience factor. If you forget your ipod, or cds, it no big deal. You can always find something to listen to, and the sound quality is better than the radio(assuming you aren't using an FM modulator). Before I sold my car, I often found myself listening to XM instead of my music. It's also good for discovering new artists, news, games, and adult comedy when you need to laugh. I intend to put it in my company car when I get some extra cash. I hope this helps!
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    Sony DVPCX995V
    Sony PS3(games/media server)
    Sony PS2
    WD TV Live with 3TB
    Sanyo VCR
    Marantz SR6003
    Polk 11T(xover/RDO)
    RM20 5 pack
    OWM 5
    DUAL Micro Pro 1000
    Combastard Cable
    Harmony One
    When rapture comes, can I have your car?
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited May 2009
    If you drive a lot it is worth it, IMO. I put in about 600 to 700 hours driving a year for work. It makes life a lot better. Provides more options for listening while putting in windshield time. Really nice to hear a variety of things with no commercials on most channels.

    I also know a couple guys that fish that have it on their boat and seem to really like it.

    I also have the Xrt 12 Tuner for the house too, but I don't use it very much.
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